South Winston Salem News

Carolina University's men's soccer team concluded their season with a 15-2-3 record, capturing the NCCAA South Regional Championship and participating in the NCCAA National Tournament. The team remained undefeated at home under the guidance of Craig Golding, who was named NCCAA South Region Coach of the Year.

The Bruins were led by standout players William Cothill and Luke Spillane-Davis. Cothill set new records for saves and clean sheets both in a single season and over his career. Spillane-Davis also broke records, achieving the highest number of goals scored in a single season as well as throughout his career.

Five players from Carolina University were recognized on the All-Region Team: Karell Buitendijk, Cothill, Nathan Rue, Robin Salge, and Spillane-Davis. Additionally, eight Bruins were honored as Scholar-Athletes: Albert Alvarado Gonzalez, Jason De la Rosa, Aidan Fletcher, Idris Junaid, Mouad Layoussifi, Matthew McCamley, Salge, and Spillane-Davis.

Head Coach Craig Golding commented on the team's achievements: "We had such a good season that we easily could have had more guys receiving awards." He praised Spillane-Davis's performance saying: "Luke had a fantastic season. He was top three in the NCCAA in shots and goals, broke the season scoring record, and became the school's all-time leading goal scorer. So, a well-deserved award with him winning Region Player of the Year."

Golding also reflected on his own recognition: "It's always nice to win Region Coach of the Year as it means the team has had a good season."